WO2007113944A1

WO2007113944A1 - Steam jetting device

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Publication number: WO2007113944A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/052975
Authority: WO
Inventors: Isoji Yao
Original assignee: Naomoto Corporation
Priority date: 2006-04-05
Filing date: 2007-02-19
Publication date: 2007-10-11
Also published as: CN101415388A; EP2002818A9; KR20080111046A; EP2002818A2; JP4854367B2; US8230824B2; JP2007275251A; EP2002818A4; KR101383555B1; CN101415388B; US20090133645A1

Abstract

A steam jetting device capable of jetting a steam with high dryness. The steam jetting device (1) comprises a steam generator (20) generating the steam by heating water, a steam jetting port (50) jetting the steam generated in the steam generator (20), and a steam guide tube (21) for guiding the steam from the steam generator (20) to the steam jetting port (50). The device (1) further includes a steam heating block (53) for heating the steam guided by the steam guide tube (21) at a position near the steam jetting port (50).

Description

Steam blower

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a steam ejection device that ejects steam to a predetermined part of a human body such as a face or a head.

Background art

Conventionally, in the field of beauty equipment and the like! As a device for ejecting steam to a predetermined part of a human body such as a face, for example, a steam ejection device disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been known. .

As shown in FIG. 5, the steam ejection device 110 includes a boiler 101 that heats and vaporizes water, a nozzle 102 for ejecting steam generated in the boiler 101, and a boiler 10 1 force that is also applied to the nozzle 102. A steam channel 103 for supplying steam and a condensate condensate pipe 104 connected to the steam channel 103 are provided, and the nozzle 102 is arranged in the middle of the vertical part of the condensate condensate pipe 104. is there. According to the steam ejection device 110 having such a configuration, even if the steam generated in the boiler 101 condenses when passing through the steam flow path 103 to generate condensed water, the condensed water is vertically It is possible to guide the water downward and prevent the condensed water from reaching the nozzle 102 together with the steam. Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-209971

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

However, in such a steam ejection device 110, the steam introduced from the steam flow path 103 into the condensation condensate pipe 104 is condensed after being introduced into the branch flow path 105 branched from the condensation condensate pipe 104. Condensation water was generated. As a result, the condensed water generated in the branch channel 105 reaches the nozzle 102 together with the steam, and there is a possibility that the hot condensed water is ejected together with the steam by the nozzle 102. In addition, there was a problem that the face on which the steam was sprayed wets due to the spray of condensed water.

[0005] The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and is a steamer having a high degree of dryness. It is an object of the present invention to provide a steam ejection device capable of ejecting water.

Means for solving the problem

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a steam generating section that generates steam by heating water, a steam outlet that ejects steam generated in the steam generating section, and the steam outlet from the steam generating section. A steam jetting device comprising a steam guide for guiding steam, wherein the steam jetting device further comprises a steam heating unit for heating the steam guided by the steam guide before the steam jetting port. Better achieved

[0007] Further, the steam generating unit, a steam generating container, a steam generating heating element for heating the steam generating container by heat generation, a steam generating temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the steam generating container, A water supply means for supplying water to the steam generating container; and a water supply control means for controlling the operation of the water supply means, wherein the water supply control means is configured to generate the steam in a state where the heat generation amount of the heating element for generating steam is constant. It is preferable to control the amount of water supplied by the water supply means based on the temperature detected by the temperature detection means.

[0008] Further, each of the steam ejection devices further includes a pedestal that supports the steam generation unit so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction, and the steam ejection port rotates in the vertical direction with respect to the steam generation unit. It is preferred to be configured to be movable.

[0009] Further, each of the steam ejection devices preferably further includes a cylindrical cover member extending in a direction in which steam is ejected from the steam ejection port.

[0010] Further, it is preferable that the steam outlet is configured to be able to turn when steam is jetted.

The invention's effect

[0011] According to the steam ejection device of the present invention, it is possible to eject steam having a high dryness.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a steam ejection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a steam head in the steam ejection device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of the inside of the steam ejection device shown in FIG. 1. 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of water supply control of the water supply control device in the steam generator shown in FIG.

[5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the overall configuration of a conventional steam spray device.

FIG. 6 is a graph showing the time course of S-IgA in Example 1.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a relaxation effect in Example 1.

FIG. 8 is a graph showing the rate of change of S-IgA in Example 1.

FIG. 9 shows changes in active oxygen in Example 2.

FIG. 10 is a view showing changes in active oxygen every month in Example 2.

FIG. 11 is a graph showing the change over time in the total hemoglobin amount in Example 3.

FIG. 12 is a graph showing changes with time in the amount of oxygenated hemoglobin in Example 3.

FIG. 13] A graph showing the rate of change in blood flow of peripheral blood vessels in Example 3.

Explanation of symbols

1 Steam blower

2 Main unit

3 pedestal

4 arms

5 Steam head

6 Head Kanoichi

20 Steam generator

21 Steam guide tube

22 Steam generating container

25 Water supply pump

26 Heating element for steam generation

27 Temperature detector for steam generation

28 Water supply control device

50 Steam spout

53 Steam heating block

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a steam ejection device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 (a) is a front view, and FIG. 1 (b) is a side view.

As shown in FIG. 1, this steam ejection device 1 includes a device main body 2 that generates steam therein, a pedestal 3 that supports the device main body 2 so as to be horizontally rotatable, and a device main body 2. It is equipped with an arm 4 attached to the side surface and a steam head 5 for ejecting steam generated in the apparatus body 2! /.

[0016] A control panel 9 for performing various operations such as starting and stopping of the steam ejection device 1 is provided on the front portion of the device body 2. The pedestal 3 includes a plurality of rollers 36 arranged along the circumference centered on the pedestal shaft 35. When the rollers 36 roll around the pedestal shaft 35, the apparatus main body 2 disposed on the upper side is moved. Support so that it can rotate. The arm 4 is supported by the device main body 2 by the arm rotation shaft 7 so that the base end portion is supported by the device main body 2 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. By rotating about 7, the position of the steam head 5 attached to the tip can be adjusted in the vertical direction.

[0017] The steam head 5 is supported so as to be pivotable in the vertical direction with respect to the arm 4 by pivotally supporting the base end of the steam head 5 on the tip of the arm 4 by a head pivot shaft 8. By rotating around the moving shaft 8, the angle with respect to the vertical direction can be adjusted. Further, the steam head 5 includes a steam ejector 52 having a plurality of steam ejectors 50 and a cylindrical head cover 6 that covers the outer periphery of the steam ejector 52 at the tip. The head cover 6 is arranged so as to extend in the direction in which the tip portion force steam of the steam head 5 is ejected, and is configured so that the steam ejected from the steam ejector 52 is not ejected to the human body at a short distance. The material of the head cover 6 is transparent or semi-transparent so that the inside of the head cover 6 can be seen, for example, a lightweight, heat-resistant material such as heat-resistant plastic, which has a low specific heat and a poor thermal conductivity is preferable. Is preferred. In addition, a plurality of ventilation holes 60 are formed on the side surface of the head cover 6 for allowing the jetted steam to escape to the outside of the head cover 6.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the steam head 5. Steamhead 5 as shown in Figure 2 Includes a casing 58 pivotally supported at the tip of the arm 4, a fixed plate 59 installed upright inside the casing 58, a drive motor 56 fixed to the fixed plate 59, and a drive shaft of the drive motor 56. An eccentric shaft coupling 57, a swing shaft 55 whose base end is coupled to the eccentric shaft joint 57, and a swing bearing 54 that supports the swing shaft 55. Is attached to the steam jet body 52. The eccentric shaft joint 57 connects the drive shaft of the drive motor 56 and the swing shaft 55 so that their axis lines are deviated from each other. The oscillating bearing 54 is supported by a gimbal mechanism so as to be swingable about an orthogonal rotation axis. By swinging, the oscillating shaft 55 is configured to be rotatable about the oscillating bearing 54. Yes. The steam ejector 52 is configured to be swiveled when the swing shaft 55 is swung, so that the steam ejection direction can be swung. The steam ejection body 52 includes a steam heating block 53 inside.

Next, the internal configuration of the steam ejection device 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The steam ejection device 1 includes a steam generation device 20 that heats water to generate steam, a steam heating block 53 that includes a steam outlet 50 that ejects steam generated by the steam generation device 20, and a steam generation device 20. Steam heating block 53 is provided with a steam guide tube 21 for guiding steam. In the present embodiment, the steam generator 20 is disposed in the apparatus body 2, the steam heating block 53 is disposed in the steam head 5, and the steam guide tube 21 is disposed in the arm 4.

[0020] The steam generator 20 includes a water supply tank 23 for storing water, a steam generation container 22 for generating steam, a water supply line 24 for supplying water in the water supply tank 23 into the steam generation container 22, A water supply pump 25 for sending water from the water supply tank 23 to the water supply line 24 and a water supply control device 28 for controlling the operation of the water supply pump 25 are provided.

[0021] The steam generating container 22 also has a material power having good thermal conductivity such as aluminum, and the temperature of the steam generating container 22 and the temperature of the steam generating container 22 are adjusted. A steam generation temperature detection device 27 for detection and a steam generation temperature fuse 29 for preventing the steam generation container 22 from being excessively heated are provided. The steam generating heating element 26 is, for example, an electric heater, and is configured so that the amount of heat consumed per unit time is constant, so that ONZOFF switching is possible. It is configured. (Note: In claim 2, the amount of heat generated by the steam generating heating element is constant, so do not state that the temperature of the steam generating heating element 26 is controlled! /) The steam generating container 22 is provided with a lid 30 that is tightly attached to the peripheral edge so as to cover the inside of the steam generating container 22, and steam generated in the steam generating container 22 is steamed at the center of the lid 30. A steam outlet 31 is formed to be sent to the guide tube 21.

[0022] One end of the water supply line 24 is connected to the water supply tank 23, and a spray nozzle 32 for injecting water is attached to the other end. In addition, a filter 37 for removing impurities contained in the water is attached to one end of the water supply line 24! /. The tip of the spray nozzle 32 protrudes into the steam generating container 22.

[0023] The water supply pump 25 may be a known electromagnetic pump configured to be capable of adjusting the flow rate by using electromagnetic force and panel force.

[0024] The water supply control device 28 is connected to the steam generation temperature detection device 27, and controls the flow rate of the water supply pump 25 based on the detection temperature of the steam generation temperature detection device 27, thereby providing a steam generation container. The amount of water supplied to 22 can be adjusted. As a control method, for example, PID control for controlling the flow rate of the feed water pump 25 by the deviation between the set temperature and the detected temperature, the integrated value of the deviation, and the differential value of the deviation can be used.

[0025] The steam heating block 53 is made of, for example, a material having good thermal conductivity such as aluminum, and the steam channel 72 formed inside and the steam guided by the steam guide tube 21 are flown in the steam. A steam inlet 74 to be introduced into the channel 72 and a steam outlet 50 from which the steam is ejected from the steam channel 72 are provided. The steam heating block 53 includes a reheating heating element 71 that heats the steam heating block 53 by heat generation, a temperature control device 77 that controls the temperature of the reheating heating element 71, and the temperature of the steam heating block 53. A reheating temperature detecting device 75 for detecting and a reheating temperature fuse 73 for preventing the steam heating block 53 from being excessively heated are provided. It is preferable that the steam flow path 72 meanders so as to increase the distance. The temperature control device 77 is configured to control the temperature of the heating element 71 for reheating based on the temperature detected by the temperature detection device 75 for reheating.

[0026] The steam guide tube 21 has flexibility and is connected to one end force steam outlet 31. The other end force is connected to the S steam introduction port 74.

Next, a method for ejecting steam to a predetermined part of the human body using the steam ejection device 1 configured as described above will be described.

[0028] First, the apparatus body 2 is rotated in the horizontal direction with respect to the pedestal 3, the arm 4 is rotated up and down with respect to the apparatus body 2, and the steam head 5 is rotated up and down with respect to the arm 4. Let Thus, by adjusting the position and angle of the steam head 5 with respect to a predetermined part of the human body, the direction in which the steam is jetted is set to a desired state.

In addition, by operating the control panel 9, the drive motor 56 is operated, and one end of the swing shaft 55 is turned around the drive shaft of the drive motor 56 via the eccentric bearing 57. When one end portion of the swing shaft 55 is turned, the other end portion of the swing shaft 55 is turned about the swing bearing 54, and the steam ejector 52 is turned. Thus, when the steam outlet 50 force steam is injected, it turns.

Next, by operating the control panel 9 again, the steam generator 20 is operated, and the heating element 71 for reheating of the steam heating block 53 is energized.

When the steam generator 20 is activated, the steam generating heating element 26 generates heat by energization, and the steam generating container 22 is heated. As shown in FIG. 4, the steam generating heating element 26 is energized so that the calorific value is constant (energization amount: AO), so that the temperature of the steam generating container 22 increases with time.

On the other hand, when the reheating heat generating element 71 is energized, the reheating heat generating element 71 generates heat, and the steam heating block 53 and the steam flow path 72 therein are heated. The temperature of the steam heating block 53 and the steam flow path 72 is substantially constant by the temperature control device 77 controlling the temperature of the reheating heating element 71 based on the temperature detected by the reheating temperature detection device 75. To be kept.

[0033] The temperature of the steam generating container 22 in the steam generating device 20 is detected by the steam generating temperature detecting device 27, and when the detected temperature becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature (T1) as shown in FIG. Based on this, the water supply control device 28 operates the water supply pump 25 (flow rate: Wl). When the water supply pump 25 is activated, the water is supplied to the hydraulic water supply line 24 in the water supply tank 23, and is fed from the spray nozzle 32 at the tip of the water supply line 24 into the steam generating container 22. Sprayed in a mist form. The water supplied to the steam generating container 22 is heated and evaporated, and steam is generated.

[0034] After the water supply pump 25 is operated, the water supply control device 28 controls the flow rate of the water supply pump 25 based on the detected temperature of the steam generation temperature detection device 27. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the water supply control device 28 increases the flow rate of the water supply pump 25 when the detected temperature of the steam generation temperature detection device 27 becomes higher than a predetermined temperature (TO) (flow rate: W2), increase the amount of water supplied to the steam generating container 22. In addition, when the amount of water supplied to the steam generation container 22 increases, the temperature of the steam generation container 22 decreases, and when the temperature detected by the steam generation temperature detection device 27 becomes lower than the predetermined temperature (TO), the flow rate of the water supply pump 25 (Flow rate: W1) and reduce the amount of water supplied to the steam generating container 22. In this way, the temperature of the steam generating container 22 is kept substantially constant (TO), and the water in the water supply tank 23 is continuously supplied to the steam generating container 22. As a result, steam is continuously generated from the steam generating container 22. In addition, when the temperature detected by the steam generation temperature detection device 27 further decreases and becomes lower than a predetermined temperature (T1), the water supply control device 28 stops the operation of the water supply pump 25. Further, when the detected temperature becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature (T2), the steam generating temperature fuse 29 cuts off the energization to the steam generating heating element 26 and stops the heating of the steam generating container 22.

The steam generated in the steam generating container 22 flows out from the steam outlet 31 of the lid 30 to the steam guide tube 21 and is guided to the steam heating block 53 through the steam guide tube 21. The steam inside the steam guide tube 21 is cooled in the process of passing through the steam guide tube 21, and a part of the steam is condensed to become a liquid, which becomes a mixed fluid of steam and water.

[0036] The mixed fluid of steam and water guided to the steam heating block 53 is introduced from the steam inlet 74 into the steam passage 72, passes through the steam passage 72, and then passes through the steam outlet 50 to the predetermined human body. It is ejected to the site. The ejected steam passes through the inside of the head cover 6 and reaches the human body.

[0037] At this time, when the mixed fluid of steam and water passes through the steam channel 72, the steam is heated inside the steam channel 72, so that the water becomes steam again, and the steam is discharged from the steam outlet 50. Dryness is high and steam is spouted. [0038] According to the steam ejection device 1 according to the present embodiment, the steam ejection block 1 that heats the steam guided by the steam guide tube 21 before the steam ejection port 50 is provided, so that the steam is ejected. The steam can be reheated before evaporation to evaporate the condensed water, and steam with high dryness can be ejected. As a result, it is possible to prevent a predetermined part of the human body such as the face or the head on which the steam is sprayed from getting wet by the dew condensation water. In addition, by spraying steam with high dryness and high thermal energy onto a predetermined part of the human body such as the face and head, it is possible to sufficiently warm the subcutaneous part of the part and increase the blood flow volume. Thus, the blood circulation can be promoted and the effect can be sustained for a long time, which is particularly effective as a medical device.

[0039] Further, since the water supply control device 28 that controls the flow rate of the water supply pump 25 based on the temperature detected by the steam generation temperature detection device 27 is provided, the water supply control device 28 is provided with the steam generation temperature detection device. If the detected temperature of 27 is lower than the predetermined temperature, the flow rate of the feed water pump 25 is reduced, and if the detected temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature, the flow rate of the feed water pump 25 is increased to adjust the amount of water supplied to the steam generating container 22. As a result, steam can be generated continuously. Thereby, steam can be continuously ejected to a predetermined part of the human body.

[0040] In addition, since the water supply control device 28 controls the flow rate of the water supply pump 25 based on the detection temperature of the steam generation temperature detection device 27 in a state where the heat generation amount of the steam generation heat generator 26 is constant, Even without changing the amount of current supplied to the steam generating heating element 26, it is possible to continuously generate steam while keeping the temperature of the steam generating container 22 substantially constant. Can be used efficiently.

[0041] Further, the apparatus main body 2 is supported so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction with respect to the pedestal 3, and the arm 4 is supported so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction with respect to the apparatus main body 2. In addition, since the steam head 5 is supported so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction with respect to the arm 4, by rotating or rotating the apparatus main body 2, the arm 4 and the steam head 5, respectively, Steam can be ejected by arranging the steam ejection port 50 at a desired position and angle with respect to a predetermined part of the human body. In addition, it is possible to freely select a part where steam is ejected from a wide range of human parts. In addition, the steam head 5 includes a cylindrical head cover 6 that covers the outer periphery of the steam outlet 50, and the head cover 6 is disposed so as to extend from the steam outlet 50 in the direction in which steam is ejected. Therefore, the steam ejected from the steam ejection port 50 reaches the predetermined part of the human body after passing through the head cover 6 and can safely supply the steam to the human body.

[0043] Further, since the steam outlet 50 is configured to be able to turn when the steam is ejected, the steam can be ejected over a wide range without causing the steam to be ejected in one place. Can do.

[0044] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, specific aspects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiment.

[0045] For example, in the present embodiment, the steam generator 20 is a dropping-type steam generator that sprays water from the spray nozzle 32 into the steam generation container 22 in a mist form. However, the steam generator 20 generates steam. If it can, the structure will not be specifically limited, A well-known boiler type steam generator may be sufficient. In this case, the steam generator 20 includes a boiler that contains water and boiler heating means that heats the boiler (none of which is shown).

[0046] In addition, the steam ejection device 1 is a timer type, and may be configured to continuously eject steam during a time set by the timer. In this case, the control panel 9 includes a timer switch (not shown). By setting a predetermined time with the timer switch, the steam generator 20 operates continuously for a set time, and when the set time elapses. The steam jet from the steam jet 50 stops. Further, the steam outlet 50 may be configured to turn by operating the drive motor 56 for a time set by a timer.

[0047] The method by which the water supply control device 28 controls the flow rate of the water supply pump 25 is not particularly limited. For example, a water supply pump whose discharge amount can be controlled by the magnitude of the applied voltage is used to adjust the detection temperature. Based on this, control may be performed by changing the applied voltage. In addition, it may be controlled by changing the frequency by using a feed water pump whose discharge amount can be controlled by the frequency of the applied voltage. Also, using multiple feed pumps with different discharge rates, based on the detected temperature, Control may be performed by selecting and operating any one of a plurality of water supply pumps.

[0048] In the present embodiment, the water supply control device 28 controls the flow rate of the water supply pump 25, thereby controlling the amount of water supplied to the steam generating container 22 to the amount of water supplied to the steam generating container 22. If the adjustment is possible, the configuration is not limited, and a plurality of flow paths having different diameters are connected to the water supply pump 25, and the water supply control device 28 selects one of the plurality of flow paths based on the detected temperature. By selecting and supplying water, control the amount of water supplied to the steam generating container 22.

[0049] Further, when the heat generation amount of the steam generating heating element 26, the volume of the steam generating container 22, the diameter of the steam outlet 31, the flow rate of the feed water pump 25, and the feed water control device 28 control the flow rate of the feed water pump 25. The reference set temperature and the like can be changed as appropriate. Further, the set temperature that serves as a reference for control of the feed water pump 25 may be set in advance, or may be set by the control panel 9 every time the steam generator 1 is operated.

Example

[0050] Example 1

About the relaxation effect of the steam ejection device from the viewpoint of changes in the amount of immune antibody in immunoglobulin A (S—IgA)

This study examined the relaxation effect of facial steam injection by a steam spray device using immunoglobulin A: S-IgA (amount of immune antibody in saliva) as an index.

[0051] 1. Method of verification

The subjects were 14 healthy adult women aged 20 to 28 years.

[0052] The subject was given informed consent and a medical check in advance, and gained understanding and consent for his / her verification.

[0053] The verification was performed in two parts, a preliminary experiment and a main experiment. In a preliminary experiment, S-IgA was measured 20 times, 2 times in the morning and 2 times in the afternoon over 5 days under the condition that nothing other than normal skin care was performed, and normal values and intra-individual variability were examined. After that, S-IgA was measured by injecting steam to the face with a steam spray device at the time specified for each subject.

[0054] Even for subjects with V and deviation, the purpose of verification and the performance and content of the product used for verification The blind method that does not disclose information was adopted.

[0055] Living body conditioning was performed for the following items.

[0056] (1) Routine pharmacological therapy (including Kampo) will not be performed during the verification period.

[0057] (2) Currently has no mental illness.

[0058] (3) No smoking habits.

[0059] (4) Do not drink excessively during the verification period! /.

[0060] (5) During the verification period, do not perform excessive exercise or the like other than normal behavior.

[0061] (6) The sleep rhythm is rhythmic and not long sleepers or short sleepers!

[0062] (7) The rhythm of eating is based on three meals, and no dieting is performed.

[0063] (8) Not currently undergoing dental treatment.

[0064] (9) The sexual cycle is rhythmic and not pregnant!

[0065] 2. Inspection items and methods

(1) Immunoglobulin A: S—IgA

The test item is Immunoglobulin A: S—IgA (hereinafter referred to as S—IgA).

[0066] Secreted S-IgA, an immune antibody contained in saliva, is one of the humoral immune substances and has a molecular weight of 390,000.

[0067] Covered with secretions from peptides with a molecular weight of 50,000 to 60,000 so that they are not dissolved by proteolytic enzymes in mucus! / Speak.

[0068] S—IgA has the role of detoxifying foreign substances such as bacteria in mucus covering the whole mucous system such as mouth and digestive tract. An increase in this amount means that the immune system, which is the body defense system, reacts primarily to the stress.

[0069] In particular, since the 1990s, when S-IgA contained in saliva can be measured relatively easily, S-IgA has been used as an indicator of stress response in the field of psychoimmunology. . Furthermore, in research to verify the effects of various therapies, S-Ig in saliva

It has been concluded that a significant increase in A results in stress relief or relaxation.

[0070] (2) S—IgA measurement method

S-IgA measurement was performed after the subject had collected saliva in a resting position and then the steam erupted. Facial injection with the device was performed for 15 minutes, and saliva was collected 3 minutes after completion, and the amount of change in S-IgA after vapor injection relative to the initial value was measured.

[0071] The normal value of S-IgA of each subject was determined from the analytical value of S-IgA obtained in the preliminary experiment in consideration of intra-individual variation.

[0072] The experiment time and S-IgA measurement time in this verification were taken into account the time when the S-IgA value of the subject was most stable.

[0073] (3) Injection condition and injection procedure of steam injection device

1) As for the spray posture, the subject took a resting position and steam was sprayed on the face at a position about 40 cm away from the steam outlet of the steam spraying device.

[0074] 2) The injection condition was a rest of about 1 minute after a 5-minute facial injection as one session. A total of 15 minutes of facial steam injection was performed in 3 sessions a day. The verification period was 40 days and the facial injection conditions were once a day.

[0075] 3) The steam injection temperature was about 37.0 ± 1.0 ° C at the face. The dryness of the steam is about 0.98 at the steam outlet.

[0076] 4) In the health management, the subject's subjective symptoms were given top priority, and in the case of fatigue, excessive mental stress, etc., the vapor injection was terminated by the subject's own judgment.

[0077] (4) Facial stimulation with massage and hot pack

In order to compare the relaxation effect of the steam spraying device, each subject was subjected to steam spraying with the steam spraying device for 3 days, massage and hot pack.

[0078] Each stimulation method had an interval of at least 3 days.

[0079] For massage, one session was stimulated with acupuncture therapy for 5 minutes and rested for 1 minute. There were 9 sessions per day and 27 sessions over 3 days.

[0080] The hot pack was a session with a towel pack of about 39 degrees on the face for 5 minutes and a rest of 1 minute. There were 9 sessions per day and 27 sessions over 3 days. Towel pack is

The towel was changed every minute, and the maintenance of the face temperature was considered.

[0081] 3. Verification results

(1) Results of preliminary experiments As a result of examining S-IgA measurements 20 times in the morning and afternoon over 5 days, the diurnal variation of S-IgA was within 5% of the average value in all subjects. Became clear.

[0082] In addition, S-IgA of each subject was observed to vary slightly with time and individual characteristics were observed.

[0083] (2) Time course of S-IgA after facial injection with a steam spray device

As a result of analyzing S-I gA every minute immediately after facial injection with a steam spray device, S-IgA decreased after 1 minute for 7 subjects.

[0084] At 2 minutes, a slight tendency to increase was observed compared to the value before injection.

[0085] A significant increase in S—IgA was observed from the 3rd minute, and at the same level until the 5th minute.

An increase in IgA was observed. Based on this, the collection of saliva immediately after facial injection by the steam spraying device was made at the point of 3 minutes.

[0086] (3) Relaxation effect of S-IgA power of various facial stimuli

For 12 subjects, three types of facial stimulation including a steam spray device were performed, and S-Ig

The relaxation effect was examined using A as an index.

[0087] In the steam injection device, 211 and 6.7% increase were observed compared to 197 before injection.

[0088] Stimulation with acupuncture showed an increase of 199 and 2.1% compared to 195 before stimulation.

[0089] Hot packs showed a 202 and 4.5% increase over 193 before knocking.

[0090] As a result, it has become clear that the face injection by the steam spray device has the most remarkable increase in S-IgA and the high relaxation effect.

[0091] (4) Changes in S—IgA due to facial injection in a steam spray device over 40 days

We examined the rate of change of the S IgA value at 3 minutes after facial injection, relative to the S-IgA value before steam injection by the steam injection device. As a result, an increase of 6.9% was observed on the first day of the verification experiment. After that, there was a gradual increasing trend at 7.3% on the 5th day, 7.7% on the 10th day, and 9.9% on the 15th day, but there was no significant difference.

[0092] A significant increase of 11.6% was observed on day 20, followed by a significant increase of over 10% until day 40. For this reason, the relaxation effect of S-I gA as a result of facial spraying with a steam spraying device continues for at least 15 minutes each day for 20 days or more. By doing so, it can be said that it appears prominently.

[0093] Fig. 6 shows the time course of S-IgA after the face injection of the steam spray device.

[0094] Fig. 7 shows the relaxation effect of various facial stimuli as seen from S-IgA. The subjects were 12 healthy adult women (20-36 years old) who analyzed changes in S-IgA before and after various facial stimuli and examined the relaxation effect. As for the facial stimulation conditions, each session was 5 minutes, 1 minute rest, 1 session, 27 sessions over 3 days, and the average value over 3 days was adopted. It became clear that the S-IgA value increased the most in the steam jetting device conditions, and the relaxation effect was high.

[0095] Fig. 8 shows the rate of change of S-IgA due to facial injection of the steam spray device. For 14 subjects (female: 20 to 36 years old), the rate of change in S—IgA value after 3 minutes after injection (5 minutes x 3) relative to the S—IgA value before injection of the steam injection device ( %), The relaxation effect was examined. Steam injection device injection conditions were performed 5 minutes x 3 times a day every day, and the rate of change every 5 days was verified until the 40th day. As a result, significant changes in S-IgA were observed after 20 days. The relaxation effect of the steam ejection device is observed from the first day, but becomes more noticeable when it is continued for 20 days. The relaxation effect of S-IgA force is deduced by a 10% increase from the value before facial injection by the steam spray device.

[0096] Example 2

Effect of steam injection by steam jetting device on active oxygen in living body

1. Purpose of verification

We will examine the effect of steam injection on the face by the steam spray device on the removal of active oxygen in the living body using hydroperoxide as an index.

[0097] 2. Method of verification

The subjects were 24 healthy adult women aged 20 to 36 years.

[0098] The subject was given informed consent and medical check in advance, and gained understanding and consent for his / her verification.

[0099] The verification was made up of two groups, and was randomly divided into a group (12 persons) that randomly injects a steam spray device and a group (12 persons) that normally did nothing.

[0100] For V and misaligned subjects, the purpose of verification and the performance and content of the product used for verification The blind method that does not disclose information was adopted.

[0101] Living body conditioning was performed on the following items.

[0102] (1) Routine pharmacological therapy (including Kampo) will not be performed during the verification period. Do not take vitamins such as tocotrienols! /.

[0103] (2) Currently has no mental illness.

[3] (3) I do not have a habit of smoking.

[0105] (4) Do not drink excessively during the verification period.

[0106] (5) During the verification period, do not perform excessive exercise etc. other than normal behavior.

[0107] (6) The sleep rhythm is rhythmic, not long sleepers or short sleepers!

[0108] (7) The rhythm of eating is based on three meals, and no dieting is performed. Also, as much as possible

DDo not ingest food.

[8109] (8) Currently being treated in dermatology due to skin diseases!

[0110] (9) The sexual cycle is rhythmic and not pregnant!

[0111] 3. Verification items

Active oxygen in the body (free radicals)

In this verification, the target to be analyzed and measured is active oxygen 'peroxide-induced damage such as peroxidation, lipid, protein', amino acid, and / or hydroxoxide.

[0112] Therefore, the numerical value of active oxygen obtained in this verification is expressed in any unit U-CARR (curl) that combines suboxide, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals.

[0113] 4. Analysis method

A free radical analysis system (FRAS) was used. As a measurement method, ESR (electron spin resonance apparatus) has been mainly used so far. This device trapped the electron spin of the specimen and analyzed its resonance to measure free radicals. However, it took a long time to make analysis of many samples difficult. Therefore, this time, we introduced FRAS and analyzed the results of damage such as lipids and proteins damaged by active oxygen in the body accurately in a short time by collecting a small amount of blood. The amount of active oxygen of the person was decided.

[0114] 5. Inspection procedure

(1) Individual characteristics and diurnal variation

First, the normal values and daily fluctuations of active oxygen in the subjects were measured, and individual characteristics were examined.

[0115] (2) Injection conditions and injection procedure of steam injection device

For the subject, facial spraying by the steam spraying device was defined in the following manner.

[0116] 1) As for the injection posture, the subject took a resting position, and steam was injected to the face at a position about 40 cm away from the steam outlet of the steam injection device.

[0117] 2) The injection condition was a rest of about 1 minute after a 5-minute facial injection as one session. A total of 15 minutes of facial steam injection was performed in 3 sessions a day. The verification period was 3 months, 3-4 times a week and 45 sessions at 30cm.

[0118] 3) The steam injection temperature was about 37.0 ± 1.0 ° C on the face. The dryness of the steam is about 0.98 at the steam outlet.

[0119] 4) Health management prioritized the subject's subjective symptoms, and in the case of fatigue or excessive mental stress, the vapor injection was terminated by the subject's own judgment.

[0120] (3) Active oxygen measurement method

For all subjects, active oxygen was measured before jetting with the steam jetting device, and active oxygen was measured again 30 minutes after the end of vapor jetting.

[0121] Reactive oxygen was measured every 2 weeks for 12 weeks.

[0122] In consideration of the daily fluctuation of the active oxygen in the subject, the measurement was performed at the time of the highest active oxygen at the time of awakening obtained in a preliminary experiment.

[0123] (4) Reactive oxygen analysis

Collect 20 μml of blood from the fingertip of the subject into a blood collection straw.

[0124] The collected blood is placed in a buffer solution of pH 4.8, transferred to the cupit, mixed with chromogen, and then centrifuged.

[0125] Thereafter, hydroperoxide molecules were analyzed with a spectrophotometer.

[0126] 6. Verification results

The initial value before facial injection by the steam spray device is 258U for the steam spray device group. CARR was shown, and the control group showed 254 U. CARR.

[0127] There was no significant difference between the two groups.

[0128] The active oxygen in the steam jetting device group at lapse of 2 weeks was 264 U. CARR, and there was no significant change from the initial value.

[0129] After that, until 8 weeks, there was no significant difference from the initial value.

[0130] The active oxygen at the time of 10 weeks in the steam spray device group was 231 U. CARR, which was significantly reduced from the initial value.

[0131] After that, at 12 weeks (three months), a further marked decrease was observed with 222U. CARR.

[0132] In the control group, all measured values were almost the same as the initial values until 12 weeks, and no significant change was observed.

[0133] From the above, the active oxygen removal effect by the facial spray of the steam spray device is

It became clear that the effect was recognized by continuous injection for 10 weeks under injection conditions of 5 minutes, 3-4 times a week.

[0134] Fig. 9 shows changes in active oxygen due to the facial spraying of the steam spraying device. Targeting 24 healthy adult women (12 steam spray devices, 12 controls: 20-36 years of age) with facial spray (5 minutes x 3 times) using a steam spray device 3-4 times a week The change in the amount of active oxygen was verified for 3 months. As a result, the steam injection device injection conditions showed a significant decrease in active oxygen after 10 weeks and a further marked decrease after 12 weeks compared to the control console.

[0135] Fig. 10 shows the changes in active oxygen every month due to facial injection of the steam spray device.

[0136] Example 3

The effect of the steam jetting device from the viewpoint of blood circulation in the brain

In order to clarify the effect of the steam jetting device, this verification measured and examined peripheral blood flow and cerebral blood circulation dynamics.

[0137] 1.Method

(1) Subject

The subjects were 20 healthy adult women. Age is 19-22 years old. [0138] Informed consent and medical checks were performed on the subjects, and consent was obtained for their understanding and cooperation in the experiments.

[0139] As a background for the subjects, it was confirmed that the use of special cosmetics on a daily basis was suppressed and pharmacological treatment was not in progress. We also investigated self-reported conditions that were not chronic sleep disorders.

[0140] Furthermore, we investigated that the sexual cycle and eating rhythm are rhythmic.

[0141] (2) Verification method

The verification conditions of the subjects were that the seat was in a sitting position, and the steam jetting force of the steam jetting device was about 40 cm, and steam was jetted onto the face.

[0142] The spraying conditions were as follows: steam was sprayed on the face for 5 minutes and rested for 1 minute.

[0143] This session was made 3 sessions a day, and 60 sessions were continued for 20 days.

[0144] The spray temperature was an average of 37 ± 1.2 ° C on the face. The dryness of the steam is about 0.98 at the steam outlet.

[0145] In addition, fatigue and mental status were prioritized for the health management of the subject, and the end of injection was declared by self-judgment.

[0146] Prior to the examination, 20 subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups of 10 each, and they were designated as A and B groups.

[0147] The crossover method was used for the verification, and group A was subjected to face injection with a steam spray device for 20 days, and then a normal face skin care was performed for 10 days as a control. In Group B, the first 10 days of control was performed, followed by 20 days of facial injection using a steam spray device.

[0148] Cerebral blood circulation dynamics were examined twice before using the steam jetting device and after 60 sessions after 20 days.

[0149] Peripheral vascular blood flow was recorded over a 17-minute period, including resting, during three sessions with the steam jet device.

[0150] The blood flow in the brain (transcranial) is 240 seconds immediately after the end of the 3 sessions with the steam ejection device (

4 minutes) continuous recording.

[0151] It should be noted that blind subjects who do not give any information about the purpose of the examination or the product to the subject. The strike method was adopted.

[0152] (3) Inspection items

1) St02 (tissue oxygen saturation)

2) Total hemoglobin

3) Oxy-Hb (oxygenated hemoglobin)

4) Deoxy-Hb (deoxygenated hemoglobin)

5) Peripheral blood flow

In this study, a near-infrared spectroscopic oxygen saturation and total hemoglobin measuring device was used. The site for measuring tissue oxygen saturation and hemoglobin was measured by near infrared spectroscopy with a muscle / transcranial brain sensor (psp20x50) attached to the left side of the forehead.

[0153] This test method is based on a theoretical formula using absorptiometry, and St02 and Hb of tissues covered by the skull and muscles deep in the surface of the skin are continuously and non-invasively continuously. To record.

[0154] 2.Result

In the comparison of the average values of the subjects, all the four items of St02, total hemoglobin amount, Oxy-Hb amount, and Deoxy-Hb were found to have higher values for the steam blower use conditions than the control.

[0155] From this result, it was clarified that the steam facial spraying by the steam spraying device has the effect of increasing the blood volume in the brain and promoting blood circulation.

[0156] Similarly, the peripheral vascular blood flow rate was clearly higher in the condition of use of the steam ejection device than in the control.

[0157] Figure 11 shows the change over time in Total Hb (total amount of hemoglobin) due to the use of the steam injection device. For 20 healthy adult women, steam was sprayed on the face for 3 sessions (5 minutes x 3 times) for 20 days, and the total amount of hemoglobin in the brain was quantified by near infrared spectroscopy. As a result, the total amount of hemoglobin in the brain was significantly increased under the condition of the steam ejection device as compared with the control. This result suggests that the blood volume in the brain was increased by the steam injection of the steam spray device. [0158] Fig. 12 shows the change with time of Oxy-Hb (oxygenated hemoglobin amount) by using the steam injection device. For 20 healthy adult women, steam was sprayed on the face for 3 sessions (5 minutes x 3 times) for 20 days, and the amount of moglobin was quantified into the oxygenation of the brain by near-infrared spectroscopy. did. As a result, the amount of oxygenated hemoglobin in the brain was significantly increased under the conditions of the steam ejection device compared to the control. This result suggests that oxygenation is promoted by the increase in blood volume in the brain caused by steam injection from the steam spray device.

[0159] Fig. 13 shows the rate of change in blood flow in the peripheral blood vessels by using the steam ejection device. It has become clear that the jet of steam on the face and body has the effect of increasing blood flow in the brain and promoting blood circulation. As for peripheral vascular blood volume, the use of the steam spray device was also clearly higher than that of the control.

[0160] Example 4

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Examples and Comparative Examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[0161] Using a steam ejection device 1 including the steam generation device 20 shown in Fig. 3, a test for ejecting steam was performed.

[0162] The steam generating heating element 26 in the steam generator 20 was an electric heater having a heater capacity of 1.3 kW / h. In addition, the steam generating heating element 26 was set to be cut off when the temperature detected by the steam generating temperature detector 27 was 150 ° C or higher.

[0163] The water supply pump 25 was a small electromagnetic pump capable of ONZOFF control. In addition, when the detection temperature of the steam generation temperature detection device 27 is 140 ° C or higher, the water supply pump 25 is ON for 3 seconds per unit time (100 seconds) so that the flow rate is 30 mlZl00 seconds. When the detection temperature was 140 ° C or lower, the unit was set to ON for 2 seconds per unit time (100 seconds), and the flow rate was set to 20mlZ100 seconds. In addition, the feed pump 25 was set to be in an OFF state when the temperature detected by the steam generation temperature detection device 27 was 130 ° C or lower.

[0164] The steam spraying device 1 was operated and energized so that the heat generation amount of the steam generating heating element 26 was 1.3 kw Zh.

[0165] As a result, steam was continuously generated from the steam generating container 22, and steam was continuously ejected from the steam ejection device 1. At this time, the internal pressure of the steam generating container 22 Was between 0.06 and 0.08 MPa. The temperature of the steam generating container 22 was maintained at approximately 140 ° C. From this, it was confirmed that the steam jetting apparatus according to the present invention can jet steam continuously and can efficiently use the heat of the heating element for generating steam.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] a steam generating section that generates steam by heating water;

A steam ejection device comprising: a steam ejection port that ejects steam generated in the steam generation unit; and a steam guide unit that guides the steam ejection port from the steam generation unit,

A steam spraying device further comprising a steam heating section that heats the steam guided by the steam guide section in front of the steam spout.

[2] The steam generating section includes a steam generating container, a steam generating heating element that heats the steam generating container by heat generation, steam generating temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the steam generating container, and the steam. Water supply means for supplying water to the generation container, and water supply control means for controlling the operation of the water supply means,

2. The water supply control unit according to claim 1, wherein the water supply control unit controls the water supply amount of the water supply unit based on a temperature detected by the steam generation temperature detection unit in a state where the heat generation amount of the steam generation heat generating element is constant. Steam ejection device.

[3] The apparatus further comprises a pedestal that supports the steam generating part so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction, and the steam outlet is configured to be rotatable in the vertical direction with respect to the steam generating part. Item 3. A steam ejection device according to item 1 or 2.

4. The steam ejection device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a cylindrical cover member extending in a direction in which the steam ejection steam is ejected.

5. The steam jetting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the steam jetting port is configured to be capable of turning when steam is jetted.